Some people think that when a person travels into a different culture they should adapt to the local practices and customs. To what extent do you agree?
The diagrams below show two cutting tools made from stone. They are from an early period and a later period of human history. The tools were made by breaking off small pieces of stone.
The best way to solve the world's environmental problems to increase the costs of fuels. Do agree or disagree?
Due to increasing world demands for oil and gas energy, people need to look for new sources of energy in remote and untouched natural places. Do the advantages of locating these sources outweigh the disadvantages
Many office authorities impose a restriction on smoking within the office premises. Some governments have even banned smoking in all public places. This is a good idea but it takes away some of our freedom. What are your opinions on this?
Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can causo serious social problems, as well as practical problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
ou are experiencing financial problems and want to ask your
landlord if you can pay your rent late. Write a letter to your
landlord.
In your letter explain:
• Why you cannot pay the rent
• When you will pay the rent.
• How you will ensure you can pay your rent in the future
over papulation is the worlds most serious enviromental problem. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this statment?
The increasing demand for oil and gas has made it necessary to look for these sources of energy in remote and untouched natural places. Do you think the advantages of locating oil and gas in these places outweigh the disadvantages of damaging these places?
ou had some photos of your family taken by a
professional photographer.
Write a letter to the
photographer. In your letter:
• Say that you liked their photos of your family
• Ask them to be your photographer at a special family event
• Give them the details of the event.
There should be capital punishment for extremely violent crimes. Some other however believe it isn't morally right to kill criminals. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Students are becoming more and more reliant on the internet. While the internet is convenient, it has many negative effects and its and its use for educational purpose should be restricted. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
Without capital punishment (the death penalty) our lives are less secure and crimes of violence increase. Capital punishment in essential to control violence in society. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
A large company in your area has decided to spend a certain amount of money, either to sponsor a local children's sports team for two years, or to pay for two open-air concerts.It has asked for feedback from the general public.
Write a letter to the company. In your letter
* Describe the benefits of sponsoring the sports team
* Summarize the benefits of paying for the concerts
* Say how you think the company should spend the money
Many expatriates living abroad face significant challenges, particularly when they must communicate in a foreign language. Some argue that this difficulty can lead to serious social and practical problems. I agree with this view, as a lack of fluency in the local language can greatly hinder the ability to form social connections and secure suitable employment opportunities.
You are going to arrange a special party at your home next week. You want to invite a local artist who is a playback singer. Write a letter to him. In your letter explain the occasion to him , invite him to the party, tell him why you wnat him to perform.
Officials in your city have an empty space and are planning to build a zoo for recreational purposes. Some residents think that the place might be used for something more complex like a shopping mall or a movie theater.
Write about 150-200 words defending one of the two options provided below. You should say why you support the topic and how it would help the residents around you.
What problems are there with the other choice?
Option A: The town’s municipality should build a zoo.
Option B: The town‘s municipality should build something more complex.
Some people believe that unpaid community activity service should be a compulsory part of high school programs (for example working for a charity, improving neighborhood or teaching sports to younger children.) To what extent do you agree or degree?
Some business prohibit smoking in any of their offices. Some government have banned smoking in all public places. Do you agree or disagree?
The graph below gives information on the usage of water for agricultural purposes in two different countries between 2000 to 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
A number of the businesses to day sponsor sports as a way of advertising themselves. Several people think that this is a good thing for the world of sports. Others think this has disadvantages.
Some cities, public parks and open spaces are changed to the garden for local people to gow their own fruit and vegetables.Do you think it benefits move then disadvantages?
The first table below shows changes in the total population of New York City from 1800 to 2000. The second and third tables show changes in the population of the five districts of the city (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Staten Island) over the same period. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The best way to solve the world's environmental problems is to increase the cost of fuels. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that all popular TV programs should aim to educate about important social issues. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement???
While some people consider global warming to be the most pressing environmental problem which we have at the moment, others believe the deforestation has a more devastation impact to our world. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Many museums and historical sites are mostly visited by foreign tourists, but not by local people. Why do you think it happens? What can be done to attract local people to these sites?
It's not necessary to travel place to learn about other cultures of other people.we can learn just as much from books,films and the internet. Do you agree or disagree?
Freshwater has always been a limited resource in some parts of the world. Today, however, growing worldwide demand has made this a global problem. What are the causes of the increased demand and what measure could governments and individuals take to respond to this problem?
Environmental issues have always been an international problem because governments are not imposing harsh punishments againts offender? To what extent do you agree or dis agree? Support your answer with specific reasons and examples.
You are a student at a language school in New Zealand studying Business English. Part of the course is a summer work placement programme. Unfortunately, you have just learnt from the school that this programme has now been cancelled.
Write a letter to the School Principal. In your letter:
state your reason for writing
describe the problem and your concerns
explain what you would like the Principal to do.
The best way to solve the world's environmental problem is to increase the price of fuels. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Most governments think that economical progress is important. While some people think that other kinds of progress is also important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The line graph gives information about how many cell phone subscribers in Marysville for two different sexual categories over 20 years from 1995 to 2015. During the first ten years, the number of subscribers for men and women has risen sharply at a similar number.
The best way to solve the world's environmental problems is to increase the price of fuel. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
In many countries, paying for things using mobile phone (cell phone) app is becoming increasingly common. Does this development have more advantages or more disadvantages?
Some people believe that sport is an essential part of school life for children, while others feel it should be purely optional. Discuss these opposing views and give your own opinion. You should give a reason for your answer, and include ideas, and examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Some people believe that foreign visitors should be charge more han local people when they visit cultural and historical attraction in a country . to what extent do you agree or disagree ?
Some people think that browsing internet is highly beneficial for the children while others are not ,they belive it causes serious mental problem for the kids . do you agree or disagree
All education, primary secondary, and further education should be free to all people and paid for by the government. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The line graph shows the average annual expenditures on cell phone and residential phone services between 2001 and 2010.
Some people believe that mobile phone converstions should be banned in crowded and social places. Others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In the past, photography was used to real people and places; however, because of technology, today you cannot trust what you see. Is it a negative or positive aspect of development?
In the future, people may nolonger be able to pay for things in shops using cash. All payments may have to be made by card or using phones. Do you think this will happen one day? why do you think some people might not be happy using cash?
Environmental hazards are often too great for particular countries or individuals to tackle. We have arrived at a point in time where the only way to lessen environmental problems is at an international level. Towhat extent do you agree or disagree?
Most High level position in companies are filled by men even though the workforce in many developed countries in more than 50 percent female . Companies should be required to allocate a certain percentage of these positions to women. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Some people think sports in schools is a waste of time and resources, while other believe it is a vital part of education. Discuss both the view and give your opinion.
DISCUSS WHEN, IF EVER, CAPITAL PUNISHMENT – THE DEATH PENALTY – CAN BE VIEWED AS A VALID PUNISHMENT FOR CRIME
Several people assert that the main cause of crime is an economically disadvantaged background. However, others say that crime is caused by a person's nature. Discuss both ideas and give your own opinion.
Living in a country where you have to speak a foregin language can cause serious social problems, as well as practical problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevent examples from own knowledge or experience.